Explore the Family Name Charbeneau
The meaning of Charbeneau
Altered form of French Charbonneau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Charbeneau in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Charbeneau has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 81,414 in popularity with 216 individuals bearing the surname, with a proportion of 0.08 per 100k people. By 2010, the ranking had slightly improved to 81,181 with an increased count of 233 individuals, while the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,414 | #81,181 | 0.29% |
| Count | 216 | 233 | 7.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Charbeneau
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Charbeneau also shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this name identify as White, increasing from 90.74% in 2000 to 93.99% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a significant rise from 2.31% to 3.00%. The census recorded no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. A slight decrease was observed in the category of two or more races, dropping from 2.78% to 2.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.74% | 93.99% | 3.58% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 3% | 29.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 2.58% | -7.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |